Presentation
Pain around the left Achilles tendon insertion worsened by exertion. Radiographs obtained elsewhere showed moderate degenerative changes.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Insertional Achilles tendinitis
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Marked thickening of the symptomatic left Achilles tendon compared to the asymptomatic side, with osteophytes at the calcaneal attachment. Soft tissue edematous changes and marked tendon and tendon sheath hypervascularity are also noted.
Case Discussion
Altogether findings favor a chronic Achilles tendinopathy complicated by frank acute tendinitis.